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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.26, 13,215.84 and 2,236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.26, 13,215.84 and 2,236.51 is: 3,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.26 : 13,215.84 = 2,236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.26/13,215.84 = 2,236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.26x = 13,215.84 × 2,236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.26x = 29,557,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,557,292.24/8,810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.87

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